International Peace Gardens National Register Listing Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 2:37:48 PM
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Memorandum Memorandum Planning Division Community & Economic Development Department To: Historic Landmark Commission From: Katia Pace, Principal Planner Date: March 26, 2014 Re: National Register of Historic Places Nomination: International Peace Gardens Attached please find the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the International Peace Gardens located at 1000 South 900 West. National Register The National Register of Historic Places is the official federal listing of cultural resources that are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, and engineering. The Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) desires input from the Historic Landmark Commission, a Certified Local Government (CLG), regarding National Register nominations within the Salt Lake City’s boundaries. A nomination is reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Review Board prior to being submitted to the National Park Service, the federal organization responsible for the National Register. Listing on the National Register provides recognition and assists in preserving the Nation's heritage. Listing of a property provides recognition of its historic significance and assures protective review of federal projects that might adversely affect the character of the historic property. Listing in the National Register does not place limitations on the property by the federal or state government. Background The gardens comprise 11 acres and are located in Jordan Park along the banks of the Jordan River at 9th West and 10th South in Salt Lake. The garden was completed in 1947. Twenty-eight countries are represented at the gardens. The gardens are maintained by the Salt Lake City Parks Department. Criteria for Nomination The Peace Gardens are significant under the following National Register Criteria : Criteria A - The Gardens are significant in the areas of Ethnic Heritage and Social History in its reflection of a desire to increase cultural understanding prior to and following World War II. Criteria C - The Gardens are significant in the area of Landscape Architecture and Art. It is an important place of conservation for several important works of art and landscape. Criteria Consideration F – The Gardens have many commemorative features, most of them plaques and markers. Criterion Consideration G – The Gardens have many pieces of artwork and structures that are less than 50 years old. However, they have gained significance because of their prominence in the Garden or their association with important artists and craftsmen. Next Step The State Historic Preservation Review Board will review the National Register nomination during their April 17, 2014 meeting. Commission Members should focus their review and comments on whether a reasonable case has been made for the significance and forward a recommendation to the State Historic Preservation Review Board on the nomination. Attachments: A. Area Map B. Request Letter from the State Historic Preservation Office C. National Register Nomination D. Public Comments Attachment A Area Map International Peace Gardens Attachment B Request Letter from the State Historic Preservation Office Attachment C National Register Nomination NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 0014United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in National Register Bulletin, How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. 1. Name of Property Historic name: _______International Peace Gardens_ ________________ Other names/site number: ______________________________________ Name of related multiple property listing: ___________________________________________________________ (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing ____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Location Street & number: __1000 South 900 West ___________________________ City or town: _Salt Lake City__ State: __UT________ County: __USA______ Not For Publication: Vicinity: ____________________________________________________________________________ 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this X nomination ___ request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property _X_ meets ___ does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant at the following level(s) of significance: _ _national _X statewide ___local Applicable National Register Criteria: X A ___B X C ___D Signature of certifying official/Title: Date Utah Division of State History/Office of Historic Preservation State or Federal agency/bureau or Tribal Government In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. Signature of commenting official: Date Title : State or Federal agency/bureau or Tribal Government 1 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 International Peace Gardens Salt Lake County, UT Name of Property County and State ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that this property is: entered in the National Register determined eligible for the National Register determined not eligible for the National Register removed from the National Register other (explain:) _____________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Signature of the Keeper Date of Action ____________________________________________________________________________ 5. Classification Ownership of Property (Check as many boxes as apply.) Private: Public – Local X Public – State Public – Federal Category of Property (Check only one box.) Building(s) District Site X Structure Object Sections 1-6 page 2 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 International Peace Gardens Salt Lake County, UT Name of Property County and State Number of Resources within Property (Do not include previously listed resources in the count) Contributing Noncontributing _____ 3 ______ _____________ buildings _____ 9 ______ _____ 7 ______ sites _____14______ _____ 6 ______ structures _____37______ _____22______ objects (24 plus 13 significant Botany) _____65______ _____33______ Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register ________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions.) RECREATION AND CULTURE/Outdoor Recreation/Park ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions.) RECREATION AND CULTURE/Outdoor Recreation/Park ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Sections 1-6 page 3 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places Registration Form NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 International Peace Gardens Salt Lake County, UT Name of Property County and State _____________________________________________________________________________ 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions.) _OTHER __ _ _ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Materials: (enter categories from instructions.) Principal exterior materials of the property: CONCRETE, WOOD, METAL, STONE, BRICK, STUCCO, OTHER. Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current physical appearance and condition of the property. Describe contributing and noncontributing resources if applicable. Begin with a summary paragraph that briefly describes the general characteristics of the property, such as its location, type, style, method of construction, setting, size, and significant features. Indicate whether the property has historic integrity.) ______________________________________________________________________________ Summary Paragraph Combining beautification and citizenship projects, the Salt Lake City International Peace Gardens comprises eleven acres in the northwest Section of Jordan Park in Salt Lake City, Utah. With half its boundary naturally formed by a bend in the Jordan River this city-owned and designated public garden is divided into twenty-eight Sections, each averaging 90 by 160 feet, each representative of one nation. The visitor who approaches through the main gate will enjoy perspectives reminiscent of classic English gardens with lawns and exotic follies: Chinese garden architecture, statues, a Swedish Cottage, a trompe l'oeil Matterhorn, and a Norwegian obelisk set amid color